Why Still Jesus? - Part 2

June 24, 202120mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: NCCF Church Title: Why Still Jesus? - Part 2 Date: 06/20/2021 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

Summary

The speaker explains that the reason for continuing to follow Jesus is that He is everything to him, offering forgiveness and a constant presence. He emphasizes that God's love and patience, exemplified by Jesus, allow believers to return from sin without condemnation. Ultimately, Jesus is precious because He accepts people exactly as they are, and because He serves as an ever-present, faithful best friend.

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Why still Jesus?Even growing up in a Christian family, Christianity was just a religion until God opened the speaker's heart to His love and grace.

God's kindness leads to repentanceThe speaker notes that God's patience and kindness are meant to draw believers back when they slip up, acting as a gentle shepherd rather than a harsh taskmaster.Romans 2:4

A bruised reed He will not breakJesus sees human weakness and failure, yet He gently sustains believers rather than giving up on them.

The only living GodUnlike false idols that sleep or fail to answer, the living God is always attentive and ready to help His people.1 Kings 18:21Psalm 121:4Isaiah 45:5

Jesus accepts me as I amBelievers do not need to clean up their mess or put on a mask before coming to Jesus, who accepts them just as the father welcomed the prodigal son.

He is my best friendFinding Jesus meant finding a 24/7 companion who never leaves, never rejects, and remains faithful even when believers fail.

Wholly desirable and full of sweetnessJesus welcomes failing believers back with infinite patience and kindness, acting as a deeply loving and desirable companion.Song of Solomon 5:16

A personal testimony letterReflecting on why He follows Jesus, the speaker recounts how God planted the assurance of His perfect love in their heart from a young age.

The best coach who believes in youJesus acts like a tough coach who holds believers to a high standard because He sees their potential, yet always looks at them with approval rather than disappointment.

A life without Jesus is weary and burdenedEarthly things bring bitter emptiness, but Jesus provides a permanent fix to anxiety and despair, offering steady joy and inner well-being.

Destroys evil and satisfies the weary soulJesus proves His eternal love by destroying the inner evil and bitterness that humans cannot fix on their own, granting the happiest and most full life possible.

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